How to remove Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum

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Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum

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If you see a Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum threat on your computer, it may not be a cause for worry. A Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum just indicates that your computer has found some issue with a program or file type. Maybe the Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum is from an unknown source, if so handle with extreme care and delete it immediately - especially if the messaging is unwarranted.

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Manual

How to manually remove Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum guide. Only for ADVANCED users.

Step 1: Basic check for Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum activity

Check running processes on your system. Usually you can find Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum process running. Use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons combination to open system information window and click Processes tab. Scroll down the whole list and try to find the process named like Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum. If you find Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum process running, right click on it and choose “End Process”. It will disable Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum for the current Windows session, but remember that if you do not completely remove Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum using next steps, then your PC will stay vulnerable to malware attack. Next steps are much more important in removing Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum.

Step 2: Disconnect your PC from the Internet

Prevent the malware from leaking or spreading your personal data. Suspicious usually uses the Internet to transfer all possible and important information you have. Some Suspiciouss are not so “Active” and they can simply disable some Windows features and options. To disconnect your PC from the Internet you need to plug-off LAN cable (if you use LAN connection) or to turn of the Wi-Fi module (if you use Wi-Fi Internet connection). Most of (not 100%) Suspiciouss can not access Wi-Fi module preferences. Turning off the Internet will disable Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum from transferring any data from your PC.

Step 3: Enter the safe mode.

The next step is very important in removing Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum. After turning off the Internet and disabling Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum process you will need to reboot your PC in so-called Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a Windows mode which allows you to start the System using only important applications and services. Safe Mode does not usually allow Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum to load when the system boots (!!!but exceptions can appear!!!). Choose Restart in Windows Start menu and wait until the screen turns off.

After that you have to follow the next instructions according to the versions of Microsoft Windows you use:

Windows XP:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Select Safe Mode from Windows Advanced Options Menu and press ENTER.

Windows Vista, 7:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Use the arrow keys from Windows Advanced Options Menu in order to select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10:

Press and hold the Shift button when left-clicking the Restart button on Windows log-on screen.

Step 4: Removing virus files

Having booted your PC in Safe mode you have to start cleaning your PC manually by deleting every file associated with Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum one by one. Here is the list of all files associated with Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum. Delete all files listed below using the Shift+Delete buttons combination. Always double check the file name as sometimes Suspiciouss use very similar filenames as very important system files do and you can mistakenly remove important system file what will harm your system and you will not be able to boot your PC at all.

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How did my computer get Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum?

Typically, a user installs Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum himself. It is often said that Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum gets installed because good marketers convince you that you need to have a PUA.

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I detected Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum on my computer. What do I do?

Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum is mostly a joke. It may display ads or track your behavior. PUAs almost never pose a serious threat to your computer. However, Win32legacy.suspicious_gen2.poum is constantly improving and may deliver a nasty surprise.